Ajman launches Future of Transport Hackathon at UAE AI Camp 2026

Ajman Transport Authority has launched the Future of Transport Hackathon as part of the UAE Artificial Intelligence Camp 2026, inviting students, innovators, developers and technology enthusiasts to design practical artificial intelligence solutions for the transport sector. The hackathon will focus on AI in transport services, data analysis and decision‑making support, future digital services and operational efficiency improvements aimed at enhancing customer experience and quality of life.

"The launch of Future of Transport Hackathon comes in line with Ajman Transport Authority’s direction to support a culture of innovation, employ AI, and empower national talents and young competencies to participate in developing practical and sustainable solutions for the transport sector," said Abdulrahman Al Nuaimi, Director of the Digital Solutions Department. "The hackathon represents an important platform for strengthening cooperation with the Artificial Intelligence Office, universities, and strategic partners, while employing modern technologies to create future-ready solutions that support the efficiency of the transport system and reinforce the Authority’s position as a leading entity in developing smart and sustainable transport services."

The event forms part of the broader UAE Artificial Intelligence Camp 2026 and is being staged in collaboration with the Artificial Intelligence Office. Organisers are positioning the hackathon as a bridge between academia, public sector agencies and industry partners, with the aim of translating prototype ideas into deployable services for smart mobility. Participants will be tasked with producing solutions that leverage machine learning, predictive analytics and real‑time data streams to address operational challenges such as fleet optimisation, demand forecasting, incident response and customer journey personalisation.

Key focus areas outlined for the hackathon include:

• Application of artificial intelligence in transport services to improve service delivery and safety;
• Data analysis and decision‑making support tools that help planners and operators optimise assets;
• Design of future digital services that enhance passenger experience across modal networks;
• Development of practical prototypes that can improve operational efficiency and contribute to quality of life.

Ajman Transport Authority has framed the competition as an opportunity to "employ modern technologies to create future-ready solutions" and to empower Emirati and regional talent by connecting them to strategic partners, universities and the Artificial Intelligence Office. The authority has previously engaged in collaborations and memoranda of understanding to integrate AI into its transport services, signalling an institutional push to accelerate tech adoption across the emirate's mobility ecosystem.

Organisers expect the hackathon to generate both proof‑of‑concept projects and transferable toolsets that can be piloted within Ajman’s transport network or scaled to other UAE jurisdictions. By inviting a mix of students and professionals, the Authority aims to fast‑track ideas that combine academic research with operational knowledge from transport practitioners.

Looking ahead, the Future of Transport Hackathon is positioned as a recurring mechanism to surface innovations aligned with smart mobility needs. The Authority has indicated that successful entries could be pursued with strategic partners and the Artificial Intelligence Office for further development, testing and potential deployment, reinforcing Ajman’s commitment to building smarter, more efficient transport services through collaboration and AI-driven solutions.